FIRE & ICE, Middlebury - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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Since 1974, Vermont's Most Beautiful Restaurant & Pub has been specializing in slow roasted prime rib, hand-cut steaks, homemade mashed potatoes. American Steak & Seafood house with a lively side in the Big Moose Pub! Complimentary Chocolate milk on draft from our local Monument Farms Dairy. We offer 9 different dining areas, each with its own unique theme. Families are always welcome-ask about our children's theater area. The Big Moose Pub opens at 4:30, the dining rooms at 5pm, daily. We do serve lunch, but only on Saturday and Sunday (starting at Noon). Reservations appreciated.

PRICE RANGE

$9.00 – $36.00

CUISINES

American, Bar

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

FEATURES

Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.0

547 reviews

Excellent

248

Very good

179

Average

71

Poor

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Terrible

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Deb_traveller

Bethany Beach351 contributions

Nice atmosphere

Jul 2020 • none

We were visiting our son and he suggested this restaurant for dinner. It was a first visit for all of us. I liked all the little nooks and crannies where people were seated and all the old photos and collectibles on the shelves. We didn't have a reservation but were seated in a nook in the back of the restaurant and got attentive service. I had the meatloaf and it was a large serving so I ended up taking half of it home. It was very good. They had two kinds of parfaits for dessert. I enjoyed trying the maple parfait. Food was a bit pricey but my entree will provide two meals so it was worth it. I hope to return when we are visiting town again and try another dish. Servers and staff were all wearing masks and seating was socially distanced. Yoy may want to get a reservation during the Covid virus restrictions.

Written July 29, 2020

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LarryD875

Rindge114 contributions

Spectacular food and we ordered .....

Jan 2020 • couples

We ordered the bourbon beef tips and the champagne chicken. Both were spectacular and the salad bar had great selections, although it costs extra. The chocolate milk(all you can drink) is from a local farm and is the best chocolate milk I have ever had,l and fresh baked bread (all you can eat) which both are included at no extra charge. If your in the area it is certainly worth trying

Written January 12, 2020

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Typical_Mom

22 contributions

Amazing food that's overpriced!

Jun 2022 • none

We went for Father's Day and I had the champagne chicken served with rice for $22.95, i will say it was delicious. It is literally the cheapest meal on their menu. If you want a small salad it's $6.95 extra and is nothing special. Large salad will run you $8.95 or a bowl of soup du jour $6.95, a cup $4.95. Bread bucket extra $2.95 I can remember the days when soup or salad was included in the cost of your meal and free bread at each table, but I guess it hasn't been included in a long long time. There's really no reason it's not included except to gain a greater profit. The service was good, I just felt our waitress was fake friendly and it was a little nauseating for my taste.

Written June 27, 2022

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LarryD875

Rindge114 contributions

First time less than excellent experience due to .....

Feb 2020 • couples

I quite often dine at Fire & Ice. The food is always excellent, great atmosphere and when you make reservations, they actually take you at the reserved time, regardless of how many customers are waiting. But this visit was the first time the experience was than perfect. We were seated for the first time up on the balcony. The issue was there is a brass railing that is adjacent right next to the tables and it was, well, dirty and grimy. It did not accommodate the awesome meal and took away from the whole experience. We will go back, but we will sure not sit in the balcony area again.

Written February 18, 2020

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Liloleme

Phoenix15 contributions

Disappointed in the slowness of the waitress

Jun 2021 • none

We ate at Fire and Ice a few weeks ago and had an awesome waitress named Lynn. Fathers Day we ate their and the service was terrible. We were seated and sat so long without being acknowledged I was wondering if we even were going to be waited on. That alone was enough to ruin the night but the rest of the evening the waitress took forever. I know it was Fathers Day but the tables were not all filled. Not that happy with the menu. You have to order bread with your meal and they do not offer side salads. We will not return.

Written June 21, 2021

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Pearliegirl

92 contributions

Not great

Apr 2022 • family

The food was extremely slow coming out and the quality was not great. Caesar salad was ok but the pasta dish we ordered was honestly terrible. I couldn’t eat it. My husband’s burger was ok. Definitely not worth the over $200 bill for 7 people.

Written April 9, 2022

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Arnie T

1 contribution

Disappointed

Oct 2021 • none

We have been to Fire & Ice for many of our SPECIAL nights dinners, but for my wife's Birthday and our Anniversary dinner in October, we were so disappointed. We always have Prime Rib and my wifes cut was so small you couldn't even tell how it was cooked, A McDonalds plain burger was thicker! You still get charged for the big menu but no salad bar so now instead of coming with the meal like before, you have to pay for each item, Our $100.00 dinner was a flop! The waiter offered stuff to the table next to us, biut didnt to us when we ordered. There was 4 there and 2 of us, so I guess we didnt qualify for other items...We will be going back to AppleBees in the future for better foods quality and less than half this price!!!!

Written February 14, 2022

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Konstantin V

Brattleboro10 contributions

Disappointed

Jul 2021 • family

We had a disappointing meal. First, the good stuff: the decor is amazing. A labrynth of dining rooms with the walls covered with interesting historical artifacts. And the staff was terrific. Everyone was friendly and attentive. But, the kitchen needs to get their act together. My sea scallops were overcooked and rubbery. The baked potato was old and dry. My son ordered a medium burger and it was bright red rare. My daughter said that her salad was "fine." The nachos were good. We were excited when we arrived, but bummed when we left. I hope that they can improve so that the food matches the decor and prices.

Written July 11, 2021

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22VT

Burlington84 contributions

Meals should include a salad

Sep 2022 • none

We used to love the amazing salad bar that was included with the meal. That went away during covid and has not returned. I had expected dinner to include a salad, but was disappointed that the meals, which are priced the same or even higher, include only a potato. No vegetables. No salad. We had the prime rib, which was good, but disappointed that it didn't even include the seasonal vegetables or a salad. The decor is interesting, as always, and the service was good. Please throw in a dinner salad!

Written September 4, 2022

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Vtsong

Dover7 contributions

Perfect Dinner

Apr 2022 • none

We had takeout from Fire and Ice..prime rib, French onion soup. My first surprise was that all of the menu was available for takeout…prime rib was great..we chose Dale’s way…order ready in expected time frame…beef was juicy, tender and flavorful. I was skeptical that “to-go” French onion soup could measure up to eat-in but I was not disappointed…rich broth with lots of onions complete with crostini and plenty of melted Gruyère. While we did not eat in, staff we chatted with was polite, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Included in our to-go bag was instructions as to how best to reheat. We did not need these suggestions as our dinner was kitchen hot. We’re ready to return!

Written April 12, 2022

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edwardlanglo

Vergennes58 contributions

Lived up to expectations

Nov 2021 • friends

Excellent variety in menu. The flavorful Morrocan stew was a mildly spiced combination of vegetables over a bed of fresh baby spinach. I topped it with perfectly grilled tuna. The restaurant was full. Despite post-pandemic staff shortage the service was timely, friendly and attentive. Thank you Patricia! The decor is always fun and led to a festive evening with my spouse and a friend.

Written November 6, 2021

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hockeyaw19

Marlborough674 contributions

Lake room rib and wrap

Apr 2024 • couples

We came here on a Sunday evening with a reservation and were promptly sat int he lake room which had plenty of lake memorabilia (think fishing rods and boat stuff) on the walls. Each one of their rooms is themed and other rooms we noticed were the Library and the Tea Room. We had some fresh rolls delivered and ordered the chicken wrap with fries as well as the medium sized cut roast beast with mashed potatoes and brown gravy. Both were good. The only complaints would be that the tables were fairly close together and a very large boisterous group sat right next to us which felt like they were on top of us and a large portion of the prime rib was center fat which wasn't too appetizing. All that being said we would come back again.

Written April 13, 2024

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Leeasmom

North Andover159 contributions

Birthday dinner celebration

Aug 2022 • couples

Our waitress could not have been better! The food was good, I was hoping for more options but with additions suggested by our server, my risotto was very good. Husbands prime rib was a bit too fatty. We sat in the pub at the only high top (at or request) next time I would sit in the main area. Felt a bit cut off but totally on us because we requested that specific table. The memorabilia and historical items on display were so interesting! Could’ve done a tour!

Written August 30, 2022

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J W

Addison8 contributions

Disappointed

Feb 2022 • family

Other than the company we went with and the waitress being phenomenal, I wasn't impressed with the food. Not for the prices charged. No salad bar. Fish and chips was good but consisted of two small pieces of fish and a heap of fries. Not worth the price. It's a shame how much this restaurant has changed. It's not worth the visit anymore.

Written February 28, 2022

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mauro772017

Bologna180 contributions

Lights and shadows

Apr 2022 • none

Ordered the Berber Halibut. As a matter of fact it was well cooked and tasty, even though without seasoning. But the jasmine rise had no flavor and the pineapple salsa and cilantro lime aioli arrived when the halibut was almost finished. Last but not least the bill arrived without asking. The hidden message: can you leave the table as soon as possible? And the restauran was rather empty.

Written April 28, 2022

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